doug s.

1 minute ago, ajxd said:

Did doug s. post that last post? I can't tell.

doug s.

2 hours ago, allenh said:

Yes the Rotel is basically a Rega kit deck re badged Systemdek i and both use Rega parts like the sub platter so you should be able to use a platter designed for a Rega to go on it but check with the maker of the new platter what diameter the centre hole is. As far as I know the only non Rega parts are the plinth and platter on both the Rega and Systemdek

I wouldn't bother with glass though if you are going to replace it go Delrin or Acrylic and a thick as you can.

i don't have first hand experience with the rotel/systemdek, but i read elsewhere that the rega sub-platter and platters will not fit on them.

here's the post i saw previously, in a thread on the vinyl asylum:

https://www.vinylengine.com/turntable_forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=46161#p360067

and a pic of the systemdek i920, (the one like the rotel) from that thread:

rp900 w/systemdek(?) acrylic platter;

and, if the parts are not interchangeable between the rega and the rotel, it does seem that you can easily swap out the bearing assembly to accept rega upgrades, as they are readily available, both stock and upgraded.  i stumbled across this site; it seems you can make these rega decks almost totally unrecognizable from stock:

http://lpturntables.blogspot.com/2011/09/list-of-upgrade-accessories.html

(stock rega subplatter/bearing assembly):

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rega-RP1-Replacement-Bearing-Assembly/dp/B00INUXVC8

interestingly enough, it seems that rotel made two completely different turntables, both labeled "rp900"

doug s.

i was researching the rotel rp900; fyi, the only interchangeable part w/any of the rega's is the tonearm; this is NOT a rega rebadge, but a completely different deck - just a lot like the regas.

it is, however, supposed to be like the systemdek i/920, and if there's upgrades for that, they should work w/the rotel.

hth,

doug s.